Jiang Linglong could not help but feel puzzled as well. Then she sneered. "Perhaps it's because the Demon Race's aptitude in the hundred arts of cultivation is truly far inferior to that of humans."
"Besides, with the Fire Phoenix's bloodline, being stuck at the early Primordial Spirit stage for eight thousand years without breaking through, his talent must rank at the bottom even among the Phoenix clan."
The others could not help but smile at this.
Fortunately, the Fire Phoenix's talent did not seem particularly remarkable. Otherwise, if he had broken through to the middle Primordial Spirit stage, they truly would have found it difficult to make a move.
Thinking this, Fire Daoist Li stroked his long beard and said thoughtfully, "Since the formation is not strong, our only concern is that the Fire Phoenix might see things turning against him and flee with his treasures."
"That is simple enough. We will catch him off guard and deny him the chance to gather his treasures."
Chen Nianzhi spoke, deciding to strike while the iron was hot.
Having resolved to act, the four of them delayed no longer. They immediately concealed their auras and headed for Earthflame Island.
They remained hidden the entire way, only striking the instant they arrived outside Earthflame Island.
Clang—
Chen Nianzhi was the first to attack. The Heavenly River Ren-Water Sword burst forth, and with a clang, cleaved open Earthflame Island's mountain-protecting formation.
In but an instant, the Fire Phoenix Demon Ancestor within Earthflame Island was alarmed.
Upon sensing an enemy attack, the Fire Phoenix Demon Ancestor flew into a rage. Roaring, he beat his wings and soared into the sky, unleashing a heaven-swallowing blaze that drowned everything and swept toward the attacking group.
At that moment, Fire Daoist Li sacrificed the Li Fire Treasure Gourd,